Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria, South Africa
Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 599, Leyds Street, Muckleneuk. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Portugal, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
599, Leyds Street, Muckleneuk
Pretoria 0002
South Africa -
Telephone
+27 12 341 2340
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Email
- [email protected]
- [email protected] (consular section)
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMThursday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMFriday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 10:19 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at 599, Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, the embassy is near key landmarks like Melrose House and State Theatre. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Portugal Day:
June 10
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Youth Day:
June 16
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National Women’s Day:
August 9 to August 10
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Heritage Day:
September 24
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria, South Africa:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Power of attorney
- Authentication of documents
- Consular registration
- Citizen card
- Voter registration
Visa Requirements
If you hold a South African passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Portugal.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Portugal without a visa. The most common types of Portugal visas are the following.
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Temporary stay visas (less than a year)
- Work (seasonal work, independent work, highly qualified activity, professorial activity, etc.)
- Study and Research
- Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
- Health (Medical treatment, accompanying a family member undergoing medical treatment, etc.)
- Youth Mobility - International Agreements (study programs, student exchange, etc.)
- Exceptional reasons
- Religious purposes
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Residency visas (over one year)
- Work (subordinate work, independent work, entrepreneurs, higher education teaching, etc.)
- Study and Research
- Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
- Residency visa for family reunification purposes
- Flexed Residency (Residency visa for retirement purposes, religious purposes, etc.)
Head of Mission
Carlos Costa Neves, Ambassador
Related Content
Portuguese Passports
A Portuguese passport is an essential travel document issued to Portuguese citizens, allowing them to travel internationally and serving as proof of identity and nationality. It grants holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries and provides the right to live, work, and study in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. To explore the types of Portuguese passports, security features, and application process, Learn more about Portuguese passports.
Visa Services
Portuguese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals traveling for tourism, business, work, study, or family visits. Applicants must submit a valid passport, proof of financial means, and supporting documents based on the visa type. Additional requirements, such as an invitation letter or travel itinerary, may apply.
Diplomatic missions ensure compliance with Schengen regulations and provide guidance on visa categories and application procedures.
For more details, visit the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate.
Citizenship and Civil Registry Services
Portuguese diplomatic missions handle birth, marriage, and death registrations, along with processing citizenship applications and confirmations. They also assist with nationality inquiries and provide legal documentation for Portuguese citizens abroad.
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in South Africa
Besides Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria, South Africa, Portugal also has 5 representations in the following cities of South Africa:
- Johannesburg (Consulate General)
- Cape Town (Consulate General)
- Durban (Honorary Consul)
- Port Elizabeth (Honorary Consul)
- Welkom (Honorary Consul)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Portugal in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.
- Antananarivo, Madagascar (Honorary Consul)
- Port Louis, Mauritius (Honorary Consul)
- Maputo, Mozambique (Embassy)
- Beira, Mozambique (Consulate General)
- Quelimane, Mozambique (Honorary Consul)
- Windhoek, Namibia (Embassy)
- Harare, Zimbabwe (Embassy)
See also
South Africa in Portugal
South Africa has 3 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Melrose House
(1.65 km away)
275 Jacob Mare Street, Pretoria, 0002
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State Theatre
(1.89 km away)
320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, 0001
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Freedom Park
(1.97 km away)
Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002
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Church Square
(2.32 km away)
Church Square, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001
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Kruger House Museum
(3.49 km away)
60 Church Street West, Pretoria, 0183
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Johannesburg Zoo
(48.81 km away)
Jan Smuts Ave, Parkview, Johannesburg, 2193
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Nearby Airports
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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
(41.80 km away)
Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 03 June 2026 at 11:30 PM (EST).